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February 19-23
Dear Grade Two Families, Although it was a short week, it was a busy one in Grade Two! First, we celebrated Valentine’s Day together by making heart-themed art and participating in Valentine’s [...]
February 12-16
Hello Grade Two Families, Today, we dedicated our assembly to St. Valentine. The Grade Two’s, along with their big buddies, helped remind the school that the reason we hand out cards and treats on [...]
February 5-9
Hello Grade Two Families, This week, our First Communion theme of ‘celebrating’ was very fitting as Grade Two had many things to celebrate! First, the class celebrated the upcoming Lunar New [...]
January 29 – February 2
Hi Grade Two Families, Congratulations! You have successfully survived your first week of the First Communion Program! Thank you very much for the dedication and commitment you have shown this past [...]
January 22-26
Dear Grade Two Families, On Monday, we had a Dress Down day for Black Excellence Day. In class, we learned about Viola Desmond and how she sat down to stand up for equal rights! In honour of [...]
January 15-19
Hi Grade Two Families, It was so wonderful to see the class together again! They were buzzing with excitement to talk about their winter breaks and how they celebrated over the holidays. These [...]
January 8-12
Hi Grade Two Families, Happy New Year! I hope you had a joyous Christmas season filled with warmth and love! Thank you for your generous Christmas gifts, thoughtful cards, and kind greetings. I am so [...]
December 18-22
Dear Grade Two Families, Happy Gaudete Sunday! The third week of Advent fills us with joy as we come even closer to celebrating the Lord’s birth and it reminds us that there is joy in waiting [...]
RAZ-Kids
We will now be using RAZ-Kids as part of our home reading program. Please check your child’s agenda pocket for their log-in and password. You do not need to sign or return this form. Simply access RAZ-Kids via the website on a laptop or through the app on an iPad, tablet or a mobile device. […]
Overview (February to April)
Hi Grade Two Families, As we enter a new term, here is what we will be learning from now until April! It’s important that your child continues to read for 20 minutes every day. I also encourage them to practice adding and subtracting single-digit numbers (for speed of computation) as we will be working our […]
Home Reading
This year, Grade Two will be using the UFLI Foundations program. At the beginning of each week, your child will take home their Home Reading folder. In it, you will find a Home Practice guide highlighting the phonics skill we are focusing on for the week and word examples that feature this skill. On Thursdays, your child […]
Library Visits
Every Friday, the children will get to borrow two books from our school library. Please remember to bring back any library books before the following Friday. To help your child select ‘just-right’ books, they can follow the five finger rule. This is a quick and easy way for them to check if a book is suitable […]
Star of the Week
Each week, our class will have a Star of the Week! This student will enjoy a week of sharing, public speaking, and being the Star! When it is your child’s turn to be the Star, you will be emailed in advance to help them prepare. As Star of the Week, your child will decorate a […]
Friday Letters
On Fridays, your child will be writing a letter to you to tell you what they have learned and done in school. You are welcome to write back to your child on the reverse side of the letter. Please keep the pages in the folder and return it to school before the following Friday. These […]
Agenda Books
The children have started using their agendas to record any reminders and assignments for the day. Please read and initial the book every day as well as check the front pocket for forms or notices that may be sent home. You are also welcome to write a note in your child’s agenda if you have […]
Every Day Ready
Students will be going outside every day for recess and lunch, rain or shine! Please dress appropriately for the weather. Your child can leave their boots, jackets, and outside gear at school during the week but are expected to bring these items home at the end of each week. Please make sure all their outside […]